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Streets and Public Realm
Street Design
Introduction
Responding to local context is just as important in the design of streets as it is in buildings and structures. The design of a new street should consider the intended land use, especially in new developments or in areas of regeneration where land use might be changing. The street design should clearly show how this response has been achieved.
Features of street design
Destination streets
High streets
Local streets
Connector streets
Destination streets
High streets
Local streets
Connector streets
- Appropriate height to width ratio between street and neighbouring buildings
- Active and overlooked street edges
- Balanced distribution of space for multi-modal travel
- Encouragement of active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. modes
- Accessible public realm and crossings
SPSD 1
Active travel and street hierarchy
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that the design of streets and associated public realm includes measures to reduce the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour, and the fear of crime. Designs must deliver well-designed, inclusive, safe and legible environments with reference to this Code, and other guidance and best practice, including TfGM’s Streets for All.
Description
Streets, public and shared amenityAn amenity space, usually a garden area in an apartment scheme, which can be accessed by all residents but not the public. areas are complex spaces which are multi-functional and are used by many different people. These spaces provide areas for people to move through and dwell in. These spaces must be designed to reduce both the risk of crime and anti-social behaviour, and the fear of crime; be accessible and legible; and deliver a pedestrian, cycling and wheelingWheeling refers to use of wheeled mobility aids, such as wheelchairs mobility scooters and walking frames. Wheeling is a term that many, but not all, disabled people identify with. It also includes prams, buggies and other modes of transport which may travel on footways, at speeds similar to walking. It excludes cycles and e-scooters. environment set within an attractive public realm that enhances the local area and encourages people to make the most of active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. options.
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For further guidance see Streets for All and Secured by Design.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Area Types:
- In New Places it should be demonstrated how this fits in with a masterplanor design framework for the whole of the place.
Documents required:
- Active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. statement and design rationale behind the street hierarchy(may be incorporated into the Design and Access Statement /TransportAssessment / Transport Statement / Travel Plan (as required by TraffordValidation Checklist))
Examples of an active travel street
Safe separated cycle lanes provided where space allows on all new streets, alongside adequate facilities for storage
Slow active travel (walking, wheelchairs, pushchairs)
Fast active travel (cycles, mobility scooter, scooters)
Furnishing zones (furniture, lighting, dining areas)
Road infrastructure (carriageway, bus stops)
Parking (cars, deliveries, electrical charging)
Green / blue infrastructure (SUDsSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants., street trees)
Pedestrian footway
Wheelchair accessible
Cycle accessible lane
Scooter accessible lane
Mobility scooter accessible lane
Buffer zone for cycle lanes
Furnishing zone
Outdoor dining zone
Carriageway for cars
On-street parking and charging
Street trees
Sustainable Urban DrainageSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants.
SPSD 2
Safe streets and attractive public realm
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that the design of the streets and associated public realm is appropriate for the development with reference to this Code, the latest guidance and best practice, including TfGM’s Street for All.
Description
Developments must provide an accessible, safe, legible and comfortable pedestrian, cycling and wheelingWheeling refers to use of wheeled mobility aids, such as wheelchairs mobility scooters and walking frames. Wheeling is a term that many, but not all, disabled people identify with. It also includes prams, buggies and other modes of transport which may travel on footways, at speeds similar to walking. It excludes cycles and e-scooters. environment set within an attractive public realm that enhances the local area. New streets must not only deliver a safe highway environment but must also deliver an attractive public realm to encourage people to make the most of active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. options.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Site Wide Landscape Strategy
- Site plan
Guidance – Greater Manchester’s Streets for All
Street width calculator
Use the calculator below to visually see what uses can be provided in streets of different width.Â
SPSD 3
Futureproofing
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Description
Compliance
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Applicants must demonstrate that they have appropriately considered the likelihood of changing demands on the design of streets and the public realm.
Description
Allowing for existing and future trends will ensure the street and the public realmThis is the space between and within buildings that is publicly accessible, including streets, squares, forecourts, parks and open spaces. can function well for all purposes and still achieve high levels of pedestrian movement. This may include spill out space for cafes, bars and restaurants.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Documents:
- Design and Access Statement
SPSD 4
Street trees, SuDS and landscape
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Description
Compliance
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Applicants must demonstrate that they have incorporated the provision of street trees, SuDSSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants. and landscape into streets and other areas of public realm in accordance with the ‘Landscape and Nature’ chapter.
Description
Nature contributes to the quality of a place, and to people’s quality of life, and is a critical component of well-designed places. Natural features can include elements such as natural and designed landscapes, high quality public open spaces, street trees, and other trees, grass, planting and water.
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Street trees should normally be planted 12 to 20 metres apart at even intervals on both sides of the street. Actual dimensions will depend on factors such as the width of plot frontage, the length of parking spaces, location of overhead and underground utilities and, critically, the proximity to street lights.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
Documents required:
- Site Wide Landscape Strategy
- Existing and proposed site plans
- SuDS detailsThe details of a building are the individual components and how they are put together. Some are a deliberate part of the appearance of a building, including doors, windows and their surrounds, porches, decorative features and ironmongery. Others are functional, although they can also contribute to the appearance of a building. These include lighting, flues and ventilation, gutters, pipes and other rainwater details. Detailing affects the appearance of a building or space and how it is experienced. It also affects how well it weathers and lasts over time. must be provided in accordance with the requirements of the Landscape and Nature chapter and Trafford Validation Checklist
Built examples
Sustainable Urban DrainageSuDS are a natural approach to managing drainage in and around properties and other developments. Sustainable drainage measures are ones which avoid adding to flood risks both at a development site and elsewhere in the catchment by replicating natural drainage processes. SuDS work by slowing and holding back the water that runs off from a site, alleviating flooding and allowing natural processes to break down pollutants.
SPSD 5
On-street car parking
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Description
Compliance
CODE
Applicants must demonstrate that they have optimised opportunities for delivering safe and attractive on-street parking as part of a landscape-led strategy. Parking layouts must comply with the relevant codes set out in the ‘Landscape and Residential Parking Layout’ sub-chapter in ‘Landscape and Nature‘.
Description
Rarely will on-street parking be an acceptable alternative to off-street parking, it should only be considered as part of a range of parking solutions. This may provide for short stay car parking to allow people to visit local neighbourhood amenities and to allow for on-street parking in new residential developments. Any on-street car parking spaces must be set within a well-landscaped street, including the provision of street trees, and high quality sustainable materials.
Compliance
Applicants should demonstrate in their submission how this element of the code has been complied with.
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Documents required:
- Active travelMaking journeys by physically active means like walking, wheeling or cycling, rather than motor vehicle. statement and design rationale behind the street hierarchyCategorises street and roads according to their functions and capacities. (may be incorporated into the Design and Access Statement / Transport Assessment / Transport Statement / Travel Plan (as required by Trafford Validation Checklist))
- Site Wide Landscape Strategy
- Site plan
Example of on-street parking
Built examples of on-street parking
Street design case studies
Abode, Cambridge
Abode, Cambridge by Proctor and Matthews / BBUK Studio Limited for Countryside Properties Timber cladding, gable ends, a pedestrian focused public realm and generous planting
Egham Gateway
Egham Gateway master plan by Allford Monaham Morris Egham Gateway is a new mixed use developmentA well-integrated mix of different land uses which may include retail, employment, leisure and other service uses with decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes. in the Runnymede borough of Surrey. Four mixed useA well-integrated mix of different land uses which may include retail, employment, leisure and other service uses with decent homes of different types and tenures to support a range of household sizes, ages and incomes.
